Ramban (Nachmanides): Commentary on the Torah,
translated by Charles B. Chavel, (Shilo Publishing House, Inc.)
- In depth commentary on the Chumash by one of the foremost Jewish
philosophers and Kabbalists.

The Pentateuch with the Commentary of Rashi,
M. Rosenbaum and I. M. Silberman (Published by the Silberman family)
- 5 volumes.

Beginning and Upheaval, The Patriarchs, Into Nationhood,
translated by Zvi Faier (1978 Hillel Press) - Commentary of the
Malbim showing synthesis between the Written and Oral Law through
vigorous analysis of Hebrew language and grammar.

Sefer HaChinuch, by Aaron
HaLevi of Barcelona , translation and notes by Charles Wengrove
(Feldheim) - Presentation of the mitzvos according to the order
of the weekly portion, outlining the basic laws and reasons for
the mitzvos and sources for additional details of law.

5 volumes. The Royal Table,
by Jacob Cohn (Feldheim) - A concise guide to the rationale and
laws of kashrus.

Kuzari, by Rabbi Yehudah
HaLevi, introduction by Henry Slonimsky (Schocken Books, N.Y.)-
Classic work on Jewish philosophy in the form of a dialogue between
a rabbi and a gentile king. Presents arguments against Greek philosophy,
Christianity, and Islam; gives historical verification of Judaism.

The Infinite Light, by
Aryeh Kaplan (NCSY) - A concise formulation of the Jewish concept
of God based on Talmudic and Kabbalistic sources.

The Informed Soul, by
Dovid Gottlieb (Mesorah Publications (Artscroll)) - An analytical
approach to some central philosophical questions involved in understanding
Judaism. The author was formerly a professor of analytical philosophy
at Johns Hopkins University.

Introduction to Horeb,
by I.Grunfield (Soncino Press) - The philosophical and historical
background of Samson Raphael Hirsch's world view.

The 2001 Principle, by
Mordechai Ben Yosef and Gershon Robinson ("HED" Press
Ltd.) - An analysis of the teleological argument for the existence
of God and an examination of the weaknesses in the theory of evolution.

The Road Back, by Mayer
Schiller (Feldheim) -Jewish philosophy for the Western Jew.

The Nineteen Letters,
by Samson Raphael Hirsch, prepared by Jacob Breuer (Feldheim)
- Jewish philosophy in the form of correspondence between a student
and a teacher.

This Is My God, by Herman
Wouk (Doubleday and Co., N.Y.) - A personal approach to Jewish
life, practice and philosophy by the famous author.

The Bridge of Life, by
Yechiel Michel Tukichinsky (Etz Hayim, Jerusalem) - Jewish thought
on the subjects of death and the World to Come.

The Blueprint of Creation: The Chafetz Chaim on
Torah Study, translated by Raphael Blumberg
(Beis Yechiel).

The Complete Artscroll Siddur
(Mesorah Publications) - Modern translation of text of prayers
with overview and selection of commentaries on the prayer book,
as well as instructions and laws in English.

The Artscroll Shmoneh Esreh,
by Avraham Feuer (Mesorah Publications). An anthology of commentaries
on the central prayer of the siddur.

The Artscroll Machzorim
(Mesorah Publications) - A set of five Festival and High Holiday
prayer books.

The Oral Law, by Harry
C. Schimmel (Feldheim) - Description and categorization of the
Oral Law (not too technical).

The Juggler and the King,
by Aharon Feldman (Feldheim) - Explanations of the allegories
and riddles in the Aggadic sections of the Talmud based on the
Gaon of Vilna's interpretations.

The Ways of Reason, by
Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - The thought processes and logical principles
of the Sages.

The Student's Guide Through the Talmud,
by Avi Hirsch Chajes, translated from Hebrew and annotated by
Jacob Schachter (Feldheim) - Detailed and technical analysis and
explanations of the various elements of the Oral Law, for the
serious student.

The Dynamics of Dispute,
by Zvi Lampel (Judaica Press) - A study of the concept, history,
and mechanics of scholarly disputes within Jewish tradition.

Understanding The Talmud,
by Yitzchak Feigenbaum (Feldheim) - An introduction to Talmud
study through the use of flow charts.

Waking up Just in Time,
by Abraham J. Twerski - Using Charles Schultz's Peanuts characters
and the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program, a well-known rabbi/psychiatrist
shows how a person can powerfully reconstruct his life for the
better.

When do the Good Things Start,
by Abraham J Twerski - A "cartoon" book which deals
with a positive attitude towards life.

A Practical Guide to Kashrut,
by S. Wagschal (Feldheim). Is It Kosher?, by E. Eidlitz (Feldheim)
- Food technology and kashrus certification in the modern world.

The Spice and Spirit of Kosher Jewish Cooking,
(Bloch Publishing) - Traditional menus and dishes together with
brief explanations about laws and customs of Jewish festive cooking.

Classic Kosher Cooking
- Finkel.

The Passover Feast, (American
Mizrahi Women) - Cooking on Pesach. Kosher Calories, by Tziporah
Spear (Artscroll) - A list of kosher products available in the
USA, kashrus certifications, and calorie contents of the products.

The Shabbos Kitchen, by
Simcha Bunim Cohen (Artscroll) - A comprehensive halachic guide
to the preparation of food, and other kitchen activities on Shabbos.

Triumph of Survival, by
Berel Wein (Shaar Press) - History of the Jewish people from the
sixteenth century to the present day.

Artscroll History Series 1 -Jewish history until
the time of the Second Temple.

Artscroll History Series 2: From Yavne to Pumbedisa
- Jewish history from the destruction of the Second Temple until
the end of the Gaonic period.

Challenge of Sinai, by
Zechariah Fendel (Hashkafa Publications, N.Y.)- History of the
transmission of the Jewish tradition. Anvil of Sinai, by Zechariah
Fendel (Hashkafa Publications, N.Y.) - History of the transmission
of the Jewish tradition.

Legacy of Sinai, by Zechariah
Fendel (Hashkafa Publications, N.Y.) - History of the transmission
of the Jewish tradition.

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